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The Influencers Influences ANTHONY ORELOWITZ

IT STARTS TO MAKE SENSE that some of architect Anthony Orelowitz's most profound experiences of “form in space”, a phrase he uses often, were sculptures, when you consider the corporate buildings his firm Paragon Architects is known for. From early breakthroughs (for the firm, and the Sandton skyline) like 15 Alice Lane, to landmarks such as Sasol Place, Alexander Forbes and 140 West Street, he's added strong, sculptural forms to Joburg's richest square mile. They're often large and powerful, and they command the space around them.

To take half a step back, though, he knew he wanted to be an architect when

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